§ 7-205. Costs when case is removed

   (a) In general. -- The county from which a case is removed shall pay the costs and expenses in the county to which the case is removed.

(b) Duty of clerk of court. --

   (1) The clerk of the court to which a case is removed shall keep an accurate account of the costs and expenses, and certify the account to both counties.

   (2) The account shall contain names and addresses of the persons to whom the costs or expenses are due, and the amount due.

   (3) The returns of the certified accounts shall accompany the case when it is returned.

(c) Payment to residents of county where case tried. -- The county where the case is tried shall initially pay the costs and expenses due to its residents in the same manner as if the case originated in that county.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 24, § 1-3, 5; 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., ch. 2, § 1.